Backwater Jacks Waterfront Bar & Grill

The best sushi at the Lake of the Ozarks is back at Backwater Jack's! Last year we debuted our Sushi & Asian Grill down by the pool, and it was a huge hit with everyone that gave it a try. This season we expect it to be even better.  The culinary artists from Jina Yoo's Asian Bistro out of Columbia, MO have taken over the kitchen, and they've created a menu this year that is absolutely mouthwatering! Here is what you're in store for the next time that you get back to Backwater Jack's .  Items marked [GF] are gluten-free, and those marked [GFO] are gluten-free optional.   SMALL BITES Edamame Hummus - edamame hummus - grilled pita (add vegetable cut-ups +4) [GFO] Pork Gyoza - 6 fried or steamed gyoza - soy ginger vinaigrette Jumping Beans - steamed edamame pod - kosher salt [GF] Burning Lips Edamame - steamed edamame pod - garlic chili sauce [GFO] Chicken Lettuce Wrap - grilled chicken - chopped vegetables - garlic oyster sauce - lettuce [GFO] B...

You're going to want to hang out at our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront bar & restaurant this Memorial Day Weekend 2018 because we've got everything you could possibly need for the best holiday weekend ever! With amazing live music, incredible food & drinks, the awesome Sushi & Asian Grill, and an out-of-this-world Zero Ducks Given Pool Party, you've really gotta get back to Backwater Jack's !   The Best Live Music You can always expect to find the best live music at the Lake of the Ozarks when you come to Backwater Jack's, and this Memorial Day Weekend takes those expectations to the next level! Check out who is gracing our great big outdoor stage this holiday weekend.  Thursday, May 24 Phat Mike & the Bartenders 7-11 pm Friday, May 25 Griffin & the Gargoyles 7-11 pm Saturday, May 26 Zero Ducks Given Pool Party 11 am-7pm w/  3 Live DJs , followed by Contagious 7-11 pm Sunday, May 27 Contagious 7-11 ...

Another holiday weekend is almost upon our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront bar & restaurant , which means it's time for another awesome Zero Ducks Given Pool Party at Backwater Jack's ! Great dance music, amazing drinks, rubber duckies, and a pool full of people ready to party - now THAT's a holiday!  Zero Ducks Given Pool Party You'll find the best lakeside pool at the Lake of the Ozarks , complete with a swim-up bar, sitting in between our original restaurant, an incredible outdoor stage, and our Sushi & Asian Grill. On Saturday, May 26 we'll be hosting an event in that pool that was a huge hit last year and is sure to be again, the Zero Ducks Given Pool Party!   This rockin' party is for anyone that doesn't give a "duck" about getting a little wet and having a mind-blowing good time. There's a $10 cover to join the party, and it is for ages 21 and up. There will be 3 amazing DJs providing music all day long, spinning everyt...

May 10 is annually observed as National Shrimp Day, which is perfect this year because that happens to fall on one of our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurant 's Raw Deal Thursdays! You can join Backwater Jack's to celebrate this delicious seafood and get a great price on them while you're at it!   Raw Deal Thursdays! One of our most popular days of the week is Thursday, not because everyone is trying to get an early start on the weekend (although that's sometimes a great idea!) but rather because of the fact that Backwater Jack's hosts Raw Deal Thursdays every week. Shrimp is one of the main items on special that day, costing only 75¢ per shrimp !  You can also get wings for 49¢ each and oysters for just $1.25 a piece, plus all of our canned beers are $1 off ! The perfect beverage to wash that tasty food down with. A LOT More Ways to Enjoy Shrimp Those savory 75¢ shrimp are hard to resist every Thursday, but if you can restrain yourself ...

The 2018 Spring Harbor Hop not only brings with it the unofficial opening to boating season in the lake area, but also the opening of the best pool and swim-up bar at the Lake of the Ozarks , plus the Sushi & Asian Grill right next to those! With so many amazing reasons to get back to Backwater Jack's this coming weekend, how could you possibly resist?    Harbor Hop Happenings Last week's blog gave you  details about the 2018 Spring Harbor Hop . Today, we've got more information about why you will want to be spending most of your day, as well as the rest of the weekend, right here with us! First of all, all of your favorite food and drink combinations can be found right here at Backwater Jack's. We'll have those amazing frozen cocktails you love and the Coastal cuisine with a Midwestern flair we specialize in. Since Harbor Hop happens to fall on Cinco de Mayo this year, we'll be sure to have plenty of margaritas, nachos, and quesadillas ready f...